Additional Resources about C. diff Infection for Long-term Care Facilities
Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile Toolkit for Long-term Care Facilities

• APIC: Guide to Preventing Clostridium difficile Infections (PDF)
  APIC Elimination Guide. Large file advisory- file may take some time to download.
• CDC: C. diff (Clostridioides difficile)
  CDC's tools and information for providers and patients on CDI.
• Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile Guidelines and Resources
  Providers can reference this page for helpful links from MDH and external resources.
• Contagion Live: IDSA & SHEA Release Updated Clinical Practice Guidelines for Clostridium difficile Infection
  Updated guidelines to reflect advancements made in CDI diagnosis and treatment in adults and children.
   
• NHSN Surveillance Information:
  • CDC NHSN: 5-step Enrollment for Long-term Care Facilities
    To get started reporting CDI in NHSN (National Healthcare Safety Network), complete the five-step enrollment process.
  • CDC: Surveillance for C. difficile, MRSA, and other Drug-resistant Infections
    Find out more information about reporting CDI in NHSN.
  • For questions about reporting CDI in NHSN or support with NHSN enrollment, long-term care facilities in Minnesota can contact the MDH HAI Unit:
    Health.HAI@state.mn.us or 651-201-5414